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No Bake Granola Bars

Delicious and customizable no bake granola bars that are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Easy to make and packed with wholesome ingredients!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups oats Use old-fashioned rolled oats for the best chew; quick oats may become too mushy.
  • 1.5 tsp cinnamon Opt for fresh cinnamon for richer flavor.
  • 0.75 tsp sea salt Balances the sweetness and enhances flavors.
Wet Ingredients
  • 1.25 cups peanut butter Creamy or crunchy, just make sure it's natural without added sugars.
  • 0.75 cup honey For a vegan-friendly option, substitute with maple syrup.
  • 1.5 tsp vanilla Pure vanilla extract will elevate your bars' flavor.
  • 2 cups mix-ins Choose any combination of nuts or seeds, chopped into 1/4 inch pieces for optimal texture.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Line a 9x13 inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang.
  2. Measure out all your ingredients into separate containers.
  3. In a large bowl, combine oats, cinnamon, and sea salt. Stir to combine.
  4. Chop mix-ins into roughly 1/4 inch pieces and add them to the oat mixture.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together peanut butter, honey, and vanilla until smooth.
  6. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until well coated.
  7. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, pressing down firmly with a spatula.
  8. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  9. Once set, lift the bars out using the parchment overhang and slice into 16 bars.

Notes

Store leftover bars in an airtight container for freshness. Helps to ensure your peanut butter is at room temperature for easy mixing.